Two of the main highlights of the day were the dog show and the soapbox derby.

It proved a very difficult decision for the judges, but Trafford, owned by Tommy Flanagan was the winner of the dog show, which was held at Rathmullan Drive.

The organisers of the event would like to thank Barkin’ Beauties, Pets at Home, and Jollyes Petfood Superstore for supplying the prizes.

Deputy Mayor John Blair with Thomas Hamilton, runner-up in the soapbox derby. INNT34-814CON

Local residents David and Nathan Logan took first place in Rathcoole’s first ever soapbox derby, which took place at Green End. They took home a fantastic prize of £100. Thomas Hamilton came second and received a donated go-kart from local group, Newtownabbey Men’s Shed. Joint third place was a team including James Bulled, Gary Nelson and Samuel Nelson, and a team including Jack, Ben and Neil Orr and Samuel Bulled.

The carnival was the annual finale of the successful SPARK programme, which ran from August 10 to 15.

It was organised by Rathcoole Neighbourhood Renewal Community and Physical Sub Group and local SPARK churches.